It is common knowledge in the church today that no good work or effort can earn your salvation; it is Jesus alone who saves. So why try? What motivation does the Christian have to live like Christ when our actions do not change the stakes? That motivation can be found when we understand the kingdom that we are serving and the rewards that await us there.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Matthew 5:12, Matthew 5:17-19, Matthew 6:5-6, Matthew 16:27, 1, Corinthians 3:10-14, Matthew 19:27-30, Matthew 25:14-25, Romans 8:5-9, Matthew 6:19-21, Peter 1:10-11